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Stephan_K 01-14-2009 04:33 PM

243 Coyote load
 
Been trying to figure out what factory .243 load is best for Coyote. I would like to KEEP the hide... I'm new to Coyote hunting and am choosing this cal. so it can double as a deer rifle for my boys when they start hunting in a couple years.

#40Fan 01-14-2009 04:49 PM

RE: 243 Coyote load
 
Anything softpoint is where I would start. They do load some factory rounds in the varmint weights <85 grain. Pick up a few boxes of different brand/weight combos and see what shoots for you.

Rammer 01-15-2009 08:50 AM

RE: 243 Coyote load
 
60gr Sierra Hollow Point. Not sure if this is available in a factory round, as I haven't bought anything factory for years. If you handload this is the most fur friendly, accurate light load I have found for all 3 of my 243s. Out of 100+ coyotes I've only wrecked one hide which was my fault.

#40Fan 01-15-2009 11:33 AM

RE: 243 Coyote load
 
I should have included the HPs as well as ballistic tips. Just about anything in varmint weight, <85 grains should be a great coyote round.


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